Which 1951 Tom and Jerry short was later removed from circulation due to racial stereotypes?

The 1951 Tom and Jerry short removed from circulation because of racial stereotypes was “His Mouse Friday.”

Directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and produced by Fred Quimby for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the cartoon places Tom and Jerry on a tropical island. Its depiction of island inhabitants as cannibals relies on racist caricature, making the short increasingly unacceptable for modern television and home-video distribution.

“His Mouse Friday” premiered on July 7, 1951, as the 59th Tom and Jerry theatrical short. It is often confused with other controversial entries, including “Mouse Cleaning,” “Casanova Cat,” and “A Mouse in the House.” Those cartoons also contain offensive imagery or stereotypes, but they had different histories of editing, omission, or removal.

The short’s limited availability reflects broader reassessment of mid-century animation. Many cartoons from the era used caricatures that were once treated as comic shorthand but are now recognized as demeaning. “His Mouse Friday” remains part of the series’ historical record, though it is not normally included in standard circulation.